Pitigliano Cathedral
Church Cathedral in tuff town Pitigliano with Renaissance elements
Set in the hilltop town of Pitigliano, the cathedral anchors narrow streets cut from tuff. Visitors combine a visit to the Duomo with the town’s medieval lanes, Etruscan sites and the historic Jewish quarter.
How to Get to Pitigliano Cathedral #
Pitigliano Cathedral (Duomo di Pitigliano) sits in the historic centre of the hill town of Pitigliano. Drive to Pitigliano following regional/provincial roads from nearby larger towns (for example Grosseto or Orvieto); public parking is available at the town gates and the cathedral is reached by a short uphill walk into the town’s main square.
Tips for Visiting Pitigliano Cathedral #
- Aim for early morning or late afternoon to photograph the cathedral and the surrounding tufa cliffs before tour groups arrive.
- Combine a cathedral visit with a walk through Pitigliano's Jewish quarter and the town's panoramic terraces - many visitors see the Duomo but miss the nearby viewpoints over the cliffs.
- Check current opening times at the local tourist office before you go; the cathedral can close for services and opening hours are limited.
Best Time to Visit Pitigliano Cathedral #
To avoid crowds at Pitigliano Cathedral, visit in the shoulder seasons (spring or autumn) or winter for the quietest experience.
Weather & Climate near Pitigliano Cathedral #
Pitigliano Cathedral's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 14 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 60 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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